I recently received these new-to-me bars called Bella Bars
Bella Bars come in two flavors
Cinnamon Nut
and Chocolate Nut
They’re all-natural, raw, vegan, and contain only 12 ingredients
Well, okay, 13 ingredients for the chocolate nut flavor because of the cocoa powder
The taste and texture of them is very Larabar-esque
Dense, chewy, and sweet-ish, but not overly sweet because there’s no added sugar. It’s amazing what dates can do <–aka, Nature’s Candy
If you like Larabars, you’ll enjoy the Bella Bars, too
And if you have neither Bella or Lara standing by and feel like making your own bars, balls, or bites, try…
No Bake Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls, i.e. add extra cinnamon to resemble the Cinnamon Nut
or
Raw Vegan Dark Chocolate Fudge Balls, i.e.Chocolate Nut
Another thing that’s been bella (beautiful) around here has been spending time outside on a sunny, crisp-but-not-cold, fall day
Still in the high 60s or 70F during the day, I can’t complain
I spent some time editing photos, pre-blogging, answering emails, and doing desk & computer work
I went for a nice run.
And best of all, I spent some quality time with my little bella
I love weekends and family time. The.Best.
And a few of these from the freezer stash have been bella, too
No Bake Peanut Butter Biscoff Cookie Dough Bites
Use graham crackers (or even animal crackers) rather than Biscoff cookies if you don’t have Biscoffs laying around
Questions:
1. What’s been bella in your world this weekend?
Anything particularly beautiful? Or special, nice or fun? What’s been going on in your world?
Time with my little girl is always beautiful! Sounds cliche, but really, just being with her makes me the happiest.
2. Are you amazed at the sheer number of snack/energy/protein/”granola” bars that exist on the market?
I am!
Every time I think I’ve seen or heard of them all, I hear about a new brand or version.
Walking through the aisles of Whole Foods, TJ’s, or just the regular grocery store or even Target amazes me with just how many varieties there are!
Case in point, my Case of Odwalla Bars Giveaway with new a new flavor they just launched.
Between the new brands and the new flavors each brand seems to put out every few months = mind-boggling array of choices
Everything from raw vegan to super high protein and not at all raw or vegan; to low carb to low sugar to high calorie replenishing bars to bars spiked with green tea, caffeine, added fiber, added superfoods, added antioxidants, you name it, there’s a bar for everything. Or for everyone.
I like to make my own balls and bites (which you can make in bar form) and homemade bars, too.
But of course, it’s fun sampling new varieties of the store-bought bars to see what’s out now; what’s new, and what I may just fall in love with next.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
The Bella Bars look great, but I think their advertising is a little deceptive. The website says “no added sugars”, but the 4th ingredient is agave syrup. It might not contain white, granulated sugar, but when a product has agave syrup, honey, rice syrup, etc, I consider that to be added sugars. What do you think?
in many circles agave (or maple, rice, etc syrups) are still considered to be better than white sugar and maybe it is, but yes, it’s still a sweetener and a form of sugar in the end. I could go on and on, but I’m sure we’re on the same page on this one.
I worked yesterday so I imagine today a hike with the fiancé will be my bella!:) I love making my own homemade bars, balls, etc., but I love the name of this new bar! It sounds delicious! Where do you buy them? Even though I love making my own, I like trying what’s in the stores!
Happy Sunday!
p.s. Your little Bella is Beautiful!!
Right now online in my area but some people have said they’ve seen them in stores in their own area.
I used to buy bars all the time when I was living in the dorms and needed easier breakfasts. But lately I probably haven’t purchased one in well over a year. They just don’t really satisfy me and I can’t justify the price usually! I’ll stick with some homemade varieties if I need something on the go. This weekend I’m spending it close to home with a bunch of my high school friends just enjoying each other’s company, going out, taking lots of pictures, shopping etc…. Have a great end to your weekend, it sounds lovely so far :)
you enjoyed a lovely saturday, by the sounds of it, averie! the sunshine is the icing on the cake!
i am in the minority of readers who does not like larabars! but i’m always willing to try a new one. have to say, some of my faves are the “frankenfood” sugary, high protein bars – they just hit the spot, some days! i’ve tried a lot of bars over the years…heaven knows, i’m not going to invent my own! :)
my bella saturday: high sales at the store and super busy with customers (gives me an adrenaline rush!), fabulous sunshine, a gorgeous sunset.
have a great sunday!
Huh, I haven’t heard of those bars. Since they’re so close to Larabars, it’ll be interesting to see how well they do. I’m currently in a KIND bar phase, but they don’t sell them here, so I guess I’m in a “no bar” phase, haha.
Have a wonderful Sunday! :-)
I am so jealous. We have such a limited varieties of bar here :(
Well, I actually love bars. But the bars I prefer are like the ones you make…the Magic Eight Bars and the White Chocolate Vanilla Marshmallow Cake Bars. Omg! Sometimes when I am craving dessert that is rich and not dry (I won’t say the dreaded “m” word!) – I just have to LOOK at those bars and I am partly satisfied. Seriously, Averie, I think you have the cornerstone on best and most awesome selection of bars on any blog. If I am going to have a “bar” then I want something like that. Not a Larabar or Bella bar. Still, I can see why people like them. They have clean ingredients, not a lot of sodium and for those who don’t like super sweet, they are great. But give me a Nutella and Peanut Butter Graham Bar with chocolate frosting any day! :-)
I love your blog! So happy I found it. I’ve never heard of those bars, but my furbaby is named Bella, so it’s a sign!! I even named my blog about her “walks with Bella”. Newest Follower – tamra x
The bars look pretty good.
Skyler has the most beautiful hair! What a cutie!
Love Lara bars so will give those bella bars a try if I see them!
Skylar is so beautiful! Obviously, since she’s yours. I love her hair..and it’s such a lovely picture Averie!!
today, the sky over NYC was insanely beautiful, especially the sunset. I forgot to capture a picture but everyone was commenting about it on Facebook, that’s how gorgeous it was. <—that's my true beauty, the fact that so many people were moved by the sky to post about it online.
wow I had no idea so many people were watching the sun set over NY…I’ll need to google images it.
and thanks for the sweet compliments
xoxo
I’ve never seen those. There are SO many out there though, you’re right on that. And just hearing (reading) you talk about your daughter makes me smile.
thanks hon
:)
Our Bella this weekend so far was walking the dogs down by the ocean early Sat. morning. Watching the triathletes who have rolled into town train up and down Alli Dr. here in Kona. They are here to do one of their dreams in a paradise that is like no other.
Went to the farmers market, lots of cook things but one special thing was the green heirloom tomatoes I plan to make green tomato soup out of. Have some left over from last week to though we tend to use them in every salad and ahi lunch sandwich we make.
The Bella coming up. Going over to a friend’s house tonight to watch the sunset over the ocean and make our pizzas.
Tomorrow. A swim in the ocean, maybe see some dolphins and dinner at our house for friends. Making Indian Cuisine. All the vegetables are local. Fun stuff when it comes to mindful food.
Aloha Wags!
sunset over the ocean with friends, making indian food, farmers mkt..you are having a great weekend!
I love these bars! I feel like I’m being better when I eat bars like this instead of the others out there— Very delicious : )
you’ve tried them? wow, I had never ever heard of them until these arrived!
Oh I love Lara bars so I’m sure I’d love these too! Bella this weekend was spending time with my three furballs. I’m always running in and out of the house so to actually be able to spend some time with them has been nice, as I am solely at home this weekend as we pack to move on Monday. That photo of your girl is so beautiful. She’s so lovely!
thanks, Anna :)
I don’t see how any of those products survive with so many on the market. Max love Larabars. I’m sure he would like these too.
I wonder the same thing!